BISlide Catolog
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BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:13 PM Page 1 BiSlide® Positioning System Durable, simple to configure, modular design, low cost High Precision Linear Motion Components C A T A L O G The most versatile system available

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:13 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Versatile, Modular Design There’s a BiSlide to Fit Your Application 2, 3 Standard BiSlide Models Construction Details BiSlide Specifications Custom lengths are available Mounting Flexibility Manual & Motor Driven BiSlides Frames & Bases T-Slot Plate & Base Profile Vertical Positioners Tandem BiSlides Parallel Coupled BiSlides BiSlides Have Thousands of Different Uses. Check Out these Typical Applications: For Manual BiSlides: • Positioning • Measuring • Testing • Machining soft materials • Linear guides for other actuators •...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:13 PM Page 3 A Modular Design For Any Application Easy XY configuration, Y axis can be positioned anywhere on X Simple XY configuration using cleats Full-travel adjustable limit switches mount directly to any BiSlide assembly The Velmex BiSlide is a modular system of positioning stages and hardware that allows you to quickly and easily create a complete multi-axis, high accuracy positioning system. One, two and three axis systems are created by simply bolting together standard components. These components can Easy Z axis attachment with four bolts be...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 4 BiSlide Construction Delivers High Precision and Long Life Support Bearing – delivers just the right combination of constraint and anti-vibration Large, Versatile Carriage – provides a qualities for the lead screw 4.6” x 3.1” mounting surface suitable for carrying anything from assembly fixture to a measuring probe – eight threaded attachment holes let you securely fasten mount a BiSlide assembly any kind of payload. Also, there’s four friction connection between the on end. Four hole pattern accessory holes for limit switch cam or lead screw...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 5 A Versatile, Durable Design BiSlide Delivers the Accuracy and Load-Carrying Capacity You Need Maximum Load/Speed** Coefficient of friction: 0.09 typical Coefficient range: 0.04 (Heavy Load Dynamic ) to 0.15-0.3 (Lubricated Heavy Load Static>1 hour) Minimum motor torque required: 55 oz-in Repeatability: 0.0002” over short term, long term dependant on wear Straight line accuracy: 0.003” over entire travel distance Screw lead accuracy: 0.003”/10” (0.076 mm/25 cm) Operating temperature: 0 to180˚ F (-18 to 82˚ C) Finish Lead screw: hard nickel...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 6 Simple, Versatile Mounting Makes Multi-Axis Systems Easy The BiSlide system is designed around a hard alloy aluminum I-beam base. Mounting features include a pair of T-slots on each side, drilled end plates and a series of threaded holes on the carriage. Using standard Velmex cleats, T-nuts, bolts and T-Slot plate (see page 11,) you can quickly and easily configure a BiSlide system for multiple coordinates. Combine that attachment flexibility with the availability of BiSlides up to 80" and choice of manual or motor-driven models, and you have a...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 7 BiSlide Assembly Series M Dimensions * ADD 2.40" FOR UNITS WITH 40" TRAVEL AND LONGER TRAVEL + 7.95" * TRAVEL + 7.20" * CARRIAGE FIT ADJUSTMENT(4) MOUNTING CLEATS (OPTIONAL) 4.60" 4.000" 3.10" 1/4-20 CAP HD BOLT 2 PER CLEAT (OPTIONAL) NUT MESH ADJUSTMENT (2) CARRIAGE LEAD SCREW MOTOR (OPTIONAL) COUPLING / BEARING COVER MOTOR PLATE LIMIT SWITCH CONNECTOR ADJUSTABLE LIMIT SWITCHES (STANDARD ON MOTOR DRIVEN MODELS) Travel Length (Inches) Cleats Recommended** **Use higher number for heavy loads 1-800-642-6446

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 8 Choice of Manual or Motor-Driven BiSlides for Unlimited Applications Manual BiSlide Available With or Without Position Readout Manual BiSlide models have a knob or a knob with a digital counter position readout. For added convenience the knob crank is easily folded inside the knob. Both models feature a thumb lock that applies friction to the knob input shaft, locking the carriage in place. This thumb lock can be positioned at any 90 degree orientation on the basic models, and can be relocated either to the left or to the right side on digital...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 9 Motor-Driven BiSlides For Faster, More Accurate Positioning All BiSlides are designed to accommodate NEMA size 23 and size 34 motors without modifications. Many other types of motors can also be used, most of them requiring no modifications to the BiSlide. All BiSlides can be purchased with, or without motors. Related motor drives, controls, and software are also available. The motor to lead screw connection is a precision honed steel coupling that rigidly clamps to the motor shaft without the need for key ways or set screw flats. Size 23...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 10 Frames and Bases Provide a Solid Foundation For Your Equipment The Velmex T-Slot and Base (page 11) structural profiles are well suited to supporting heavy loads. The F2-Style are the raw material you need to create strong, durable base bases have top rails on two sides, ideal for supporting and framing structures to support your BiSlide assemblies. BiSlide parallel coupled assemblies. Two standard designs (below) are available. F4-Style bases provide top rail support along the full perimeter, and To keep cost low, these bases are usually...

BiSlide (REV16PG) Final 4/8/01 10:14 PM Page 11 Build Complex Configurations With the Versatile T-Slot Plate and Base Profile The T-Slot Plate and Base profiles are the universal solutions for building supporting structures. These heavy duty, hard anodized aluminum extrusions have abundant T-slots for multiple attachment possibilities. Using the BiSlide cleat and T-nut system, you can easily attach structural profiles to themselves and to the BiSlide. The photo below to the right shows a complete base made from T-Slot Plate. See the full size cross section of the T-Slot and Base profiles on...